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scalene Antonyms

Opposite of scalene

Because the opposite of scalene shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having three sides of unequal length (of a triangle).

Usage Example

"The geometry students were asked to calculate the area of a equilateral triangle given the lengths of all three sides."

Strongest
equilateral
isosceles

• adjective (Context 2)

Having its axis inclined to the plane of its base rather than perpendicular to it (of a cone or cylinder).

Usage Example

"In solid geometry, the volume of a right cone is determined using the same formula as a right circular cone."

Strongest
right

Similar words to scalene

Words similar to scalene shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

scalenus
oblique
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Scalene. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/scalene
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